Career Training

Forklift
Training

6283 - Pre-requisite: Must complete entrance assessment. If you are interested in operating heavy equipment or working in the construction equipment field, this is the class for you. Students will gain hands-on experience with the basic operation of bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, and excavators (equipment varies at each campus). In this program you will also be instructed in safety, identification of equipment, operating techniques, simple plane surveying, and grades. Classroom and hands on experience will be provided. Additionally, you will get Forklift Operation and Safety certification, Work Zone Safety-Flagger certification training and OSHA 10 Construction credentials. Work boots and helmet are required.

Forklift Operations

7801 - Prerequisite: None. In this 6-hour general operation course, you will learn the skills needed to operate a Forklift safely. Classroom and hands on experience will be provided. The training you receive will meet the OSHA requirements specific to the GST BOCES site. Only trained and authorized individuals can operate a forklift on the job which includes vehicle and site specific training. Employers must certify that each lift truck operator has received the necessary instruction to be competent to run a Forklift.

Rough Terrain Forklift Operations

7802 - Prerequisite-None. This class was developed to meet the specific training needs of construction forklift operations. Forklift basics and operation, safety, inspections, maintenance and work site job conditions and hazards are some of the topics that will be covered.